4. Mason Raymond

In 2011/12, Mason Raymond had a cap hit of $2.55 million. Needless to say, his 20 points in 55 games was not worth this kind of money.

However, with 25 goals and 53 points as a 24-year-old in 2009/10, one would understand the reasoning behind the size of his contract.

The contract referred to expired following last season. Both Raymond and the Canucks identified the discrepancy between the contract and performance, resulting in a new one-year deal that sees Raymond earning $2.275 million.

2. Ryan Kesler

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Ryan Kesler had an off-year last season. The young center put up just 49 points in 77 games, following back-to-back campaigns in which he exceeded the 70-point barrier; one of which was worthy of the Selke Trophy.

That is simply unacceptable for a player earning $5 million.

He followed the mediocre-at-best regular season with an embarrassing postseason which saw him take undisciplined and untimely penalties, while blatantly embellishing calls.

Kesler began last season five games late after recovering from offseason hip surgery, and it was quickly announced following their playoff exit that he'd be sidelined for another six months following shoulder surgery.

We can only hope that last year's performance was a result driven by injuries and that he'll be back to Selke form when he returns in December (assuming there is something to return to).